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Latest Covid19 Guidelines
January 04, 2021
Latest Covid19 Guidelines / Advice to Clubs and Counties – for activities post Dec 31st 2020 CLUB SPECIFIC GUIDELINES 1. Club Games and TrainingIn level 5 and under the current restrictions in the North, individual training only is permitted – neither adult nor underage teams may train collectively. GAA club grounds must stay closed. Club games are not permitted 2. Use of Indoor Team FacilitiesDressing rooms, showers and all other indoor training facilities should remain close..
Annual Convention 2020
December 09, 2020
Dublin LGFA Annual Convention 2020 The Dublin annual convention of 2020 was held virtually last night. A comprehensive and detailed report on the years activities both at club and county level was issued to all affiliated clubs ahead of the on line meeting. Dublin LGFA members should contact their club Secretary directly for a copy of the report if not already communicated onto them.2020 was a season like no other with club and County on field activity massively curtailed by the pandemic. Never..
Upcoming referee courses
October 28, 2020
LGFA Upcoming referee courses; Topic: Umpire TrainingDate: Thursday 5th November or Tuesday 26th JanuaryTime: 7pmAimed at: Aspiring officials to act as a Umpire at games within a county or as part of a referees teams of officials. Must be minimum 18 years old.Description: This webinar will focus on the introduction to becoming an Umpire, roles and responsibilities, teamwork and areas of training and development involved with being a Umpire.To book your place: 5th November CLICK HERE, 26th ..
COVID-19 Guidelines Updated
October 21, 2020
Important updates and clarifications in relation to Covid matters as we move to Level 5 across the country: Club Games and Training Level 5 restrictions mean neither adult club games nor training can take place between now and December 1st. The GAA and LGFA is adopting a 32-County approach in this context and therefore training for adult teams will not be allowed in the North either. From midnight tonight (Oct 21st), training at Minor level and below only will be permitted for clubs in all 32..
2021 G4G Applications now welcome
October 12, 2020
2021 Gaelic4Girls Programme.2018 saw the LGFA celebrate the 10th anniversary of the scheme, with Armagh star Aimee Mackin acting as Gaelic4Girls ambassador and featuring in a series of hugely-popular promotional videos.Aimee continued in this role for 2019, and has since been joined in her ambassadorial role by Roscommon Star Jenny Higgins in 2020, with even more clubs getting involved in this extremely successful player recruitment programme.26 clubs representing 21 counties commenced in the Ga..
Statement re Club Activity
October 05, 2020
LGFA Statement re Club Activity Monday, October 5, 2020 The LGFA’s Management Committee has today endorsed a decision from the GAA’s Management Committee to suspend all LGFA Club games at all levels with immediate effect and until further notice.The decision has been taken in the interest of public safety following a number of incidents that have been brought to our attention in recent days. In particular, post-match celebrations and a lack of social distancing at certain events have prove..
Leinster Club Fixtures update Monday 5th Oct
October 05, 2020
Leinster Club Fixtures update Monday 5th Oct Leinster Junior Semi Final; Dublin Junior champions, Ballinteer St Johns Leinster campaign came to an end on Saturday afternoon last with a defeat to Longford Intermediate champions, Ballymore. The Dubliners losing out on the scoreline of 3-20(29) to 1-15(18). Earlier in the week Ballinteer had endured a titanic battle with Clann na nGael of Meath in the rescheduled Leinster quarter final so tired legs and an away trip to Longford did not help their..
Ballinteer look forward to Leinster QF
September 29, 2020
Leinster Junior Club Championship The rescheduled Leinster Club JFC QF fixture between Dublin champions, Ballinteer St Johns and Clan Na nGael (Meath) takes place tonight Tuesday September 29th at 8pm. Sadly, owing to current level 3 Covid restrictions being applied to Dublin no spectators can be present at the game. However, supporters can view the game via live stream. The link to view the match will be posted on Ballinteer St Johns club social media platforms prior to throw in. Commenta..
Update on Government / LGFA Covid19 guidelines
September 22, 2020
Update on Government / LGFA Covid19 guidelinesClarified by County Secretary Mary O'Connor with the LGFAUnderage players as part of an adult panel -Any player that is currently part of an adult panel can continue playing with that adult panel. Underage fixtures are currently not allowed.Adult club fixtures including league cup - The guidelines include all adult matches and not just championship ‘If a county moves to a Level 3 classification, no spectators are permitted, but adult club and count..
COVID LEVEL 3 Notice
September 18, 2020
DUBLIN - Level 3 The Government has announced this evening that Dublin is to be placed at Level 3 of risk for Covid 19 from Midnight tonight.The following needs to be noted for all Dublin LGFA club activity (now applicable to Dublin) 1. When a county moves to a Level 3 classification, no spectators are permitted, but adult club and county matches can continue to take place behind closed doors. Underage games cannot take place (U-18 or below) 2. When a county moves to Level 3, underage trainin..